Attaching end cover - AR35.31-P-0550-28D

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Rear axle center assembly end cover with non-machined sealing surface

Model 210 with rear axle center piece diameter 210 as from production period 15.5.00

BT35.31-P-0014-01A

Rear axle center assembly housing

Number	Designation				Model 124	Model 129
BA35.31-P-1001-02A	Bolt, end cover to rear axle center assembly	Bolt+washer		Nm	50	50
		Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations)	Stage 1	Nm	30	30
		Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations)	2nd stage	∠°	45	45

Rear axle center assembly housing

Number	Designation				Model 140	Model 210
BA35.31-P-1001-02A	Bolt, end cover to rear axle center assembly	Bolt+washer		Nm	50	50
		Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations)	Stage 1	Nm	30	30
		Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations)	2nd stage	∠°	45	45

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 66 21 00)

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Repair materials

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-01A	Sealant	A 001 989 25 20

Clean the sealing surface on the end cover (54) and rear axle housing and then coat with sealing compound
Mount end cover (54), tighten collar bolts using torque wrench .

Replace collar bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Surface On End Cover

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